I need educated on string selection

jackajesusfreak · #1 03-06-2009, 04:06 PM

I normally play a 6 string, but the church praise band needs a bass player. I am currently borrowing one but need to purchase one myself. I was wondering what were some affordable but decent bass strings out there. I know all about strings for my 6 string, but have no clue about bass strings. Anybody have any experienced advice?
Jack

Mastermold · #2 03-06-2009, 04:35 PM

TI Jazz Flats will rock the Church!

tallboybass · #3 03-07-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mastermold

TI Jazz Flats will rock the Church!

Good Lord, those are the MOST expensive strings out there! Ernie Balls and D'Addarios are awesome for the money IMO.

LoveThatBass · #4 03-07-2009, 12:14 AM

DR High Beams Stainless Rounds .100's
$24-$26 at Musician's Friend or Guitar Center (with price match)

Excellent timbre, cuts through the mix of playing live.
Best sounding string I have played to date for Bass.

tallboybass · #5 03-07-2009, 12:29 AM

D'Addario EXL170 .45-.100 nickel wound......TWO sets for $24.99 at MF!!!

lemur821 · #6 03-07-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jackajesusfreak

I normally play a 6 string, but the church praise band needs a bass player. I am currently borrowing one but need to purchase one myself. I was wondering what were some affordable but decent bass strings out there. I know all about strings for my 6 string, but have no clue about bass strings. Anybody have any experienced advice?
Jack

Ohhh, a 6-string guitar. That wasn't confusing at all.

I'm pretty much a D'addario fan across the board.

fretlessguy · #7 03-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Fender 7250 sixstring set. Their 5 string sets currently are on my 5 stringers, and I am impressed with their sound and longevity. Not too expensive either.

Senator · #8 03-09-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermold

TI Jazz Flats will rock the Church!

And they last pretty long, amirite?

MysticMichael · #9 03-09-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tallboybass

D'Addario EXL170 .45-.100 nickel wound......TWO sets for $24.99 at MF!!!

Yes, this would be a great choice for a beginning bassist. Medium to medium-light gauge, nickel strings in a make that's readily available in most bricks-and-mortar music stores (i.e. D'Addario, Ernie Ball, GHS, etc.)

Take it from there until you get more experience on the instrument. Then you can get a better handle on the specific sound you want to develop from there...

MM

Mastermold · #10 03-09-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator

And they last pretty long, amirite?

Until the Second Coming!